Job Overview
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to come and join our trauma and orthopaedic ward here in Ysbyty Gwynedd as the Band 7 Ward Manager. We need an experienced, highly motivated individual who can work with our Orthopaedic/ Surgical team to deliver high quality patient care. As a ward manager you will lead the team to provide the best possible care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
You will need to ensure the highest standards of quality and assist your team to achieve this.
You will be given the opportunity to learn and develop new leadership and management skills.
The post holder will be supported by the Surgical Matron along with the Surgical Head of Nursing.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- 1st Level Nurse
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of a Degree level qualifications or working towards this within an agreed time frame
- Evidence of CPD
- Holds or is actively working towards a relevant Post-Graduate Diploma, Diploma to be completed within an agreed timeframe
Desirable criteria
- Recognised Management Qualification
- Evidence of Masters level of study
Clinical
Essential Criteria
- Broad in depth experience of practice in service areas
- Substantial post registration experience
- Significant experience of working either within the clinical speciality or a relevant nursing role
- Ability to demonstrate application of improvement methodology
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in other settings
Personal and People Development
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrates enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Up to date in all current issues related to professional nursing practice
- Assertive and confident in approach
- Excellent role model both in clinical and professional capacity
Health, Safety and Security
Essential Criteria
- Good knowledge of risk and clinical governance
Service Improvement
Essential Criteria
- Experience of being involved in service improvement or a project
Equality and diversity
Essential Criteria
- Ability to identify and take action when own or other's undermines equality and diversity
Information, collection and analysis
Essential Criteria
Research and Development, Education and Training
Essential Criteria
Desirable criteria
- Experience of undertaking audits
Essential Criteria
Management & Leadership Skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Experience of people management skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Have the ability to know when and with whom, to escalate and brief on critical issues
Desirable criteria
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management
Personal Qualities
Essential Criteria
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
- Evidence of resilient personality
- Flexible and reliable
